Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) flies over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) attempting to defend a shot during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. Curry fell to the floor and was taken from the game with an injury. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) flies over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) attempting to defend a shot during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. Curry fell to the floor and was taken from the game with an injury. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) flies over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) attempting to defend a shot during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. Curry fell to the floor and was taken from the game with an injury. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) drives in for a layup past Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) drives in for a layup past Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) dunks past Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) dunks past Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) goes up for a dunk over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) goes up for a dunk over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reaches out to defend a shot by Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reaches out to defend a shot by Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) walks up the court past guards James Harden (13) and Jason Terry (31) with a torn jersey during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) walks up the court past guards James Harden (13) and Jason Terry (31) with a torn jersey during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals ... more

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) battle for a rebound during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) battle for a rebound during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) and Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) dunks over Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) dunks over Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, ... more

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Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) takes a shot with Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) defending during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) takes a shot with Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) defending during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center ... more

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Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale watches play against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale watches play against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale watches play against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale watches play against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) has the ball knocked out of his hands by Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) has the ball knocked out of his hands by Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) goes to the basket with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) and center Clint Capela (15) defending during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) goes to the basket with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) and center Clint Capela (15) defending during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) makes a call during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) makes a call during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) takes a shot with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) defending during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) takes a shot with Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) defending during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) looks to pass as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) looks to pass as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the sidelines during a timeout against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the sidelines during a timeout against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center ... more

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches play against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches play against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) defends against Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) defends against Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) goes to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) and center Andrew Bogut (12) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) goes to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) and center Andrew Bogut (12) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western ... more

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Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) takes a shot over Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) takes a shot over Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) gets tangled up with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) gets tangled up with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals ... more

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Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) defends a pass by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) defends a pass by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) jumps between Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) for a shot during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) jumps between Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) for a shot during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a shot against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a shot against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) falls to the floor after leaping over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. Curry was taken off the floor for a medical examination. He later returned to the game. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) falls to the floor after leaping over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) falls to the floor after leaping over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. Curry was taken off the floor for a medical examination. He later returned to the game. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) falls to the floor after leaping over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) his helped off the floor after leaping over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. Curry was taken off the floor for a medical examination. He later returned to the game. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) his helped off the floor after leaping over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks on Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks on Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) takes a shot against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) takes a shot against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) knocks the ball away from Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) knocks the ball away from Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) and Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) fight for a rebound during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) and Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) fight for a rebound during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to pass defended by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) and forward Draymond Green (23) Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) takes a shot defended by Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) takes a shot defended by Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) dunks over Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) dunks over Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) steals the ball from Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) steals the ball from Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets fans cheer during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans cheer during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer on Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer on Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer on Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer on Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a 3-point shot over Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a 3-point shot over Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a 3-point shot over Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a 3-point shot over Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets fans cheer after Rockets guard James Harden (13) hit a 3-point shot against the Golden State during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans cheer after Rockets guard James Harden (13) hit a 3-point shot against the Golden State during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs up court after hitting a 3-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) runs up court after hitting a 3-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) sets up for a play against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) sets up for a play against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and forward Terrence Jones (6) run up court after Harden hit a 3-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and forward Terrence Jones (6) run up court after Harden hit a 3-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western ... more

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Houston Rockets fans cheer on center Dwight Howard as he leaves the court following the Rockets 128-115 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets fans cheer on center Dwight Howard as he leaves the court following the Rockets 128-115 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes the ball to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and forward Terrence Jones (6) defend a shot by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and forward Terrence Jones (6) defend a shot by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) defends a shot by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) defends a shot by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) defends a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) defends a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) drives to the basket defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) drives to the basket defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends against Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends against Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) takes a shot over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) takes a shot over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center on ... more

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball past Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) following Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during he first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during he first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) talks to Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) talks to Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) loses the handle on the ball as he is grabbed by Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) loses the handle on the ball as he is grabbed by Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) loses the handle on the ball as he is grabbed by Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and guard Corey Brewer (33) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) loses the handle on the ball as he is grabbed by Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and guard Corey Brewer (33) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) reaches out to defend a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) reaches out to defend a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota ... more

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Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) defends against Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) defends against Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, ... more

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) high fives Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) high fives Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) reacts to scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) reacts to scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) takes a shot against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a shot over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) takes a shot over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) go after a loose ball during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) go after a loose ball during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on ... more

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Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala, left, defends a drive by Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, left, and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard jump at center court during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans cheer before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Rockets fans cheer before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

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Houston Rockets fans cheer during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans cheer before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Rockets fans cheer before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

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Houston Rockets fans cheer during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans cheer during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans cheer during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans cheer during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans cheer during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard is introduced before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green #23 reacts to missing a shot during practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. less

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green #23 reacts to missing a shot during practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in ... more

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green #23 warms up before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green #23 warms up before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry #30 warms up before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry #30 warms up before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

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Former Houston Rockets player Robert Horry greets fans before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans arrive to the arena for Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans arrive to the arena for Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans arrive to the arena for Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans arrive to the arena for Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans arrive to the arena for Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets fans arrive to the arena for Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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A fan of the Golden State Warriors makes his way to his seat before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

A fan of the Golden State Warriors makes his way to his seat before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

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Houston Rockets fans arrive to the arena for Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Nicholas Connors sings the National Anthem before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden is introduced before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Golden State Warriors fan James Jordan of Oakland, CA. cheers on the Warriors during practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. Jordan traveled from Oakland to Houston to watch games three and four. less

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Fans of the Golden State Warriors hold memorabilia for autographs during the Warriors' practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. less

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry #30 signs autographs after practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry #30 signs autographs after practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry #30 signs autographs after practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry #30 signs autographs after practice before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 25, 2015, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

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Warriors jump the gun on Western Conference finals sweep celebration

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The Warriors’ support staff is well-regarded around the NBA for excellence and efficiency, and staff members were ready in case Golden State closed out the Western Conference Finals with a four-game sweep of the Rockets.

Staffers prepared a memo before Game 4 with details of Golden State’s welcome-home ceremony if it completed the sweep. It included times and details for the team’s arrival and Draymond Green’s selection as the designated spokesman for the victorious Warriors.

The Rockets, needless to say, rendered the memo inoperable.

A Warriors spokesman said the memo was not distributed or posted on any website, but a hard copy apparently was left at a location where it was found by someone who posted it on Twitter, where it attracted the attention of some Rockets fans.

Rockets forward Josh Smith, however, shrugged off the tempest in a teapot.

“They’re confident in their team,” he said. “It’s not an added motivation. We’ve just got to go out there and play. I really don’t feed into this whole mental, get your rah-rah hype. I just want to go out there and play my game.”